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Posted at 03:05 PM ET, 03/29/2012

The new pink slime? Beetles in Starbucks frappuccinos anger consumers
By Elizabeth Flock
The discovery that beetles are used as food coloring for Starbucks frappuccinos are similarly angering consumers.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  03:05 PM ET, 03/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  National, Starbucks, cochineal beetles, pink slime

Posted at 05:55 PM ET, 03/22/2012

Pink slime boycotted by grocers: Here’s where you can eat slime-free
By Elizabeth Flock
Here’s a list of places where you can eat or buy a burger slime-free.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  05:55 PM ET, 03/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  National, pink slime, grocery stores, lists

Posted at 02:26 PM ET, 03/09/2012

Pink slime photo isn’t what it appears to be
By Elizabeth Flock
The anonymous photo of pink slime, or beef cuts treated with ammonium hydroxide, has been floating around the Internet for years.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  02:26 PM ET, 03/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  National, pink slime, USDA, photos

Posted at 04:02 PM ET, 03/07/2012

‘Pink slime’ in school lunches: Government is buying 7 million pounds worth
By Elizabeth Flock
The government and schools plan to buy 7 million pounds of the beef cuts using “pink slime” in the coming months.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  04:02 PM ET, 03/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  National, pink slime, school lunches, USDA

Posted at 02:19 PM ET, 02/01/2012

Pink slime removed from McDonald’s burgers — but other food additives remain

By Elizabeth Flock
But there are many other food additives inside.

By Elizabeth Flock  |  02:19 PM ET, 02/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  National, Health, pink slime, McDonald's, food additives